Rate will be highly dependent on loan size, credit score, LTV, location, and property type, as well as a few other factors.

We set the purchase price at about 10% higher than todays value and we don't have to pay for realtor fees or closing costs when we go to sell the property.

Its normally fee service providers who are the greatest advocates of the program, whether it be agents, PM's, coaches/gurus. 

We measure against 15 different factors.

They can only collect the admin fee which is roughly $150/yr.  

Your relo benefits will likely govern this decision more than other factors.

He was a really nice guy, but didn’t seem to know many of the details regarding fees.

Let’s say with your plan they make an extra $100 or $200 in fees and you lose $1000 or $2,000 in bookings.

You’re absolutely right—speed is such a critical factor in securing deals, especially in a competitive market.

Since the payment was deposited into your account on 1/6/2025, it would typically be considered income for 2025, even though the tenant paid it on 12/31/2024.However, if you use cash-basis accounting (which most landlords do), the key factor is when you physically receive the money, not when it was sent or owed.